Kevin Austin Fantasy outlook, stats and Week 5 start/sit for 2026
- Age
- 26
- Height / weight
- 6'2", 200 lb
- Experience
- 5th season
2026 Season
- PPR PPG
- 0.4
- Pos rank
- WR105
- Rostered
- -
Week 5 vs. Vikings, Sun Oct 11, 1:00 PM ET 22nd vs. WRs, neutral
Kevin Austin Fantasy Football Stats & Analysis
Producing as
WR105 · Poor
Scoring rate
0.4 PPG
Played
4 games
Role
Depth
Trend
Stable
Role Direction
| Usage | Season | Last 4 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Share (Team) | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0% |
| Targets/G | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0% |
| Team Pass Att/Gteam | 45.0 | 45.0 | 0% |
Kevin Austin's 2026 Season, Week by Week
4 games played: four busts. The next four matchups are a tough stretch ahead.
- Week 2, Win,at BAL,1.7,WR104
- Week 3, Loss,vs LV,0.0,WR129
- Week 4, Loss,vs ATL,0.0,WR124
- Up next. Week 5, Oct 11,vs MIN,NeutralVikings vs. WRs
- Week 6, Oct 18,at NYG,NeutralGiants vs. WRs
- Week 7, Oct 25,vs PIT,NeutralSteelers vs. WRs
- Week 8,Bye,No game
Matchup rank is PPR points allowed to WRs through Week 4. 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Should You Start or Roster Kevin Austin?
Austin is averaging 0.4 PPR points per game through 4 games, with 1 catches for 7 yards and 0 TD on 1 targets. That ranks WR105, which makes him a bench stash in most leagues.
He has caught 100.0% of his targets at 7.0 yards per target. His quarterback has been Tyler Shough.
His best week was WR104 in Week 2 at the Ravens (1.7 points); his worst, WR129 in Week 3 against the Raiders (0.0). None of his next seven opponents ranks in the top 10 in points allowed to WRs.
For the season-long call, whether to hold, trade or start him, check where Austin ranks among all WRs in Redraft Command.
Kevin Austin 2026 Game Log
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | @ Lions | L 30–31 | 0.0 | WR125 |
| 2 | @ Ravens | W 24–17 | 1.7 | WR104 |
| 3 | vs Raiders | L 27–35 | 0.0 | WR129 |
| 4 | vs Falcons | L 24–45 | 0.0 | WR124 |
| Total | 1–3 | 1.7 | WR105 |
Career Fantasy Stats by Season
| Season | Team | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NO | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | - |
| 2025 | NO | 7 | 23 | 13 | 140 | 1 | 33.0 | 4.7 | WR98 |
| 2024 | NO | 8 | 22 | 11 | 151 | 0 | 27.0 | 3.4 | WR119 |
| Career | 19 | 46 | 25 | 298 | 1 | 61.7 | 3.2 |
Rest-of-Season Outlook and Availability
Injury status
Active, no designation
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Kevin Austin Fantasy Football FAQ
Should I start Kevin Austin in Week 5?
Kevin Austin is depth in most leagues for Week 5 against the Vikings, as the WR105 in PPR points per game this season (0.4 a game). The Vikings rank 22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, a neutral matchup. Get the start/sit call for Austin.
How many fantasy points is Kevin Austin averaging in 2026?
Kevin Austin is averaging 0.4 PPR fantasy points per game in 2026, 1.7 points across 4 games. His last game produced 0.0 points.
Where does Kevin Austin rank in fantasy football in 2026?
Kevin Austin ranks WR105 in PPR points per game in 2026 and WR150 in total points, through 4 games. That makes him depth in most leagues. View his complete season statistics.
Is Kevin Austin worth rostering in fantasy football?
Mostly not: Kevin Austin is waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues.
What is Kevin Austin's fantasy football role?
Kevin Austin is WR2 on the Saints depth chart. He is averaging 0.3 targets a game, on 9% of the offensive snaps in 2026.
What are Kevin Austin's upcoming fantasy football matchups?
Kevin Austin's next three games are Week 5 vs. the Vikings (22nd in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral), Week 6 at the Giants (15th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral) and Week 7 vs. the Steelers (19th in PPR points allowed to WRs, neutral). Zero of them are favorable by points allowed to the position.
How consistent has Kevin Austin been in fantasy football this season?
Kevin Austin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of his 4 games this season and outside the top 36 in 4. His weekly scoring has a standard deviation of 0.8 points around his 0.4-point average.
What is Kevin Austin's fantasy floor and ceiling?
This season Kevin Austin's floor has been 0.0 PPR points (Week 1, WR125) and his ceiling 1.7 (Week 2, WR104). His median week has been 0.0 points. See Austin's full game log.
Kevin Austin 2026 Stats
He hasn't scored a touchdown yet, so all of his fantasy production has come from volume.
- Receptions
- 1
- 1 Targets
- Rec yards
- 7
- 7.0 Y/R
- Rec TD
- 0
- Catch %
- 100.0%
Fantasy (PPR)
- Fantasy points
- 1.7
- Position rank
- WR105
1.7 Best Week 2 @ BAL0.0 Worst Week 4 vs ATL
Kevin Austin Receiving Stats
| Metric | 2026 Current · thru Wk 4 | 2025 Previous · 4 games |
|---|---|---|
| Efficiency | ||
| Yards per target | 7.0- | 7.4- |
| Fantasy points per target | 0.70- | 1.16- |
| Yards per route run | -- | 0.96- |
| YAC per reception | 1.0- | 4.7- |
| Catch rate | 100.0%- | 64.3%- |
| Usage | ||
| Target share | 0.8%- | 2.7%- |
| Snap share | 9.0%- | 36.7%- |
| Air-yards share | 0.6%- | 2.8%- |
| Red-zone targets | 0- | 2- |
| Route participation | -- | 18.0%- |
| Style | ||
| Average depth of target | 6.0- | 9.0- |
Percentiles: 2026: below the qualifying line so far, so no percentiles · 2025 (4 games, weeks 1–17): below the qualifying line, so no percentiles.
Fantasy impact
His floor is his volume: 0.3 targets a game this season. Efficiency decides how much of it becomes points.
Fantasy Points per Game, Every Season
0.4
Fantasy PPG
WR105
Fantasy finish
0.3
Targets/g
2
Rec yds/g
Kevin Austin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | WR105 |
| 2025 | 7 | 23 | 13 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 33.0 | 4.7 | WR98 |
| 2024 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 151 | 0 | 9 | 27.0 | 3.4 | WR119 |
| Career | 19 | 46 | 25 | 298 | 1 | 9 | 61.7 | 3.2 | - |
What His Career Numbers Say
3.2
Career PPG
19 games over 3 seasons
50%
Availability
Share of team games he played
5%
Top-24 weeks
Share of his games as a top-24 WR
3.7
Weekly swing
Standard deviation, low
Austin has averaged 3.2 fantasy points per game over 19 games and 3 seasons, without a top-12 finish.
So far in 2026 he is at 0.4 per game, down 4.3 from 2025. Volume is the driver: 0.3 targets a game against 3.3. His quarterback this season has been Tyler Shough.
Career numbers describe the past; for what he is worth from here, see Austin's rest-of-season rank and trade value in Redraft Command.
Career highs
- 151Rec yards2024
- 1Rec TD2025
- 33.0Fantasy pts2025 · WR130
- 298Career rec yds2024–2026
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Kevin Austin Stats FAQ
How many fantasy points does Kevin Austin have in 2026?
Kevin Austin has 1.7 PPR fantasy points in 2026 through Week 4, 0.4 per game across 4 games. That total ranks WR150 at the position. See how those numbers break down week by week.
How many receiving yards does Kevin Austin have this season?
Kevin Austin has 7 receiving yards in 2026 through Week 4, on 1 catch and 1 target. His high was 7 yards, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many receptions does Kevin Austin have this season?
Kevin Austin has 1 reception in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, on 1 target. His high was 1 catches, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many targets does Kevin Austin have this season?
Kevin Austin has drawn 1 target in 2026 through Week 4, 0.3 a game, and caught 100% of them. His high was 1 targets, in Week 2 at the Ravens.
How many receiving touchdowns does Kevin Austin have this season?
Kevin Austin has no receiving touchdowns in 2026 through Week 4.
How many receiving yards per game is Kevin Austin averaging?
Kevin Austin is averaging 1.8 receiving yards per game in 2026, 7 yards across 4 games.
How many yards per reception is Kevin Austin averaging?
Kevin Austin is averaging 7.0 yards per reception in 2026, 7 yards on 1 catch.
How many games has Kevin Austin played in 2026?
Kevin Austin has played 4 games in the 2026 season through Week 4.
What were Kevin Austin's stats last season?
In 2025, Kevin Austin caught 13 of 23 targets for 140 yards and 1 touchdown in 7 games. That was 33.0 PPR points (4.7 per game), a WR98 finish.
What are Kevin Austin's career NFL stats?
Across 3 seasons and 19 games, Kevin Austin has 25 catches for 298 yards and 1 touchdown, for 61.7 PPR fantasy points (3.2 per game).
How many touchdowns does Kevin Austin have in his career?
Kevin Austin has 1 touchdown in his NFL career: 0 rushing and 1 receiving, over 19 games.
How many career receiving yards does Kevin Austin have?
Kevin Austin has 298 career receiving yards over 3 seasons, on 25 catches.
Kevin Austin Game Log 2026
Games played
4
FPTS/G (PPR)
0.4
Targets/g
0.3
Rec/g
0.3
Rec yds/g
1.8
Yds/rec
7.0
Across 4 games in 2026, Kevin Austin has averaged 0.3 targets, 0.3 receptions and 0.4 PPR fantasy points per game. Kevin Austin has finished as a top-12 WR in 0 of those weeks, and inside the top 24 in 0. The best week was Week 2 against BAL (1.7 points); the lowest was Week 1 against DET (0.0).
| Wk | Opp | Result | FPTS | TGT | REC | REC YDS | REC TD | YPR | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DET2nd | L 30-31 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR125 |
Week 1 · DET · L 30-31 · 0.0 pts
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| 2 | BAL9th | W 24-17 | 1.7 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 7.0 | WR104 |
Week 2 · BAL · W 24-17 · 1.7 pts
How the 1.7 points scored (PPR)
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| 3 | LV23rd | L 27-35 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR129 |
Week 3 · LV · L 27-35 · 0.0 pts
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| 4 | ATL6th | L 24-45 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | WR124 |
Week 4 · ATL · L 24-45 · 0.0 pts
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Opponent rank is fantasy points allowed to WRs across 2026: 1st allows the most, 32nd the fewest.
Where His Weeks Finished
All four weeks outside the top 36. For a wide receiver ranked WR105 overall, the spread matters more than the average: you get a WR104 ceiling and a waiver-wire floor.
Game-by-Game Breakdown
Shut down by Atlanta
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Shut down by Las Vegas
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Held in check by Baltimore
1/1, 7 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well above his season average.
Shut down by Detroit
0/0, 0 yds.
A clean, mistake-free game that landed well below his season average.
Fantasy Points By Week
- Weekly points
- Season average (0.4)
Upcoming Matchups
View matchup - New Orleans Saints vs Minnesota Vikings
View matchup - New Orleans Saints vs New York Giants
View matchup - New Orleans Saints vs Pittsburgh Steelers
View matchup - New Orleans Saints vs Cleveland Browns
Kevin Austin career stats by season
| Season | GP | Tgt | Rec | Rec yds | Rec TD | Rush yds | FPTS | PPG | Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026to date | 4 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.7 | 0.4 | WR105 |
| 2025 | 7 | 23 | 13 | 140 | 1 | 0 | 33.0 | 4.7 | WR98 |
| 2024 | 8 | 22 | 11 | 151 | 0 | 9 | 27.0 | 3.4 | WR119 |
| Career | 19 | 46 | 25 | 298 | 1 | 9 | 61.7 | 3.2 | - |
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Kevin Austin Game Log FAQ
How did Kevin Austin do in his last game?
Kevin Austin scored 0.0 PPR points in Week 4 against the Falcons, a 45–24 loss, a WR124 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. View his 2026 season totals.
How many fantasy points did Kevin Austin score in his last game?
Kevin Austin scored 0.0 PPR fantasy points in his last game, Week 4 against the Falcons, a WR124 finish for the week. That was right at his season average of 0.4.
How many receiving yards did Kevin Austin have in his last game?
Kevin Austin had 0 receiving yards on no catches in Week 4 against the Falcons, from no targets.
How many touchdowns did Kevin Austin score in his last game?
Kevin Austin did not score a touchdown in Week 4 against the Falcons; his 0.0 points came from yardage and catches.
How many receptions did Kevin Austin have in his last game?
Kevin Austin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards in Week 4 against the Falcons.
What were Kevin Austin's stats in Week 3?
In Week 3 against the Raiders, a 35–27 loss, Kevin Austin caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards. That was 0.0 PPR points, a WR129 finish.
What was Kevin Austin's best game this season?
Kevin Austin's best 2026 game was Week 2 at the Ravens: 1.7 PPR points, a WR104 finish. He caught 1 of 1 target for 7 yards.
What was Kevin Austin's worst game this season?
Kevin Austin's lowest-scoring 2026 game was Week 4 against the Falcons: 0.0 PPR points, a WR124 finish. He caught 0 of no targets for 0 yards.
How many games has Kevin Austin scored a touchdown in this season?
Kevin Austin has scored a touchdown in 0 of his 4 games this season.
Can I see Kevin Austin's game logs from previous seasons?
Yes. The season selector above the game log switches it to Austin's weekly results from any season from 2024 through 2025.
Kevin Austin Rest-of-Season Outlook
depth WR for deep leagues only
Preseason Projection vs. Reality
He finished WR130 last season at 4.7 points per game.
Our Take After Week 4
Through 4 games he's WR105 at 0.4 PPR points per game, against 4.7 over 7 games last season (WR130). He's running behind last season's pace.
He's WR2 on the depth chart, so his value depends on the players ahead of him.
What Could Change His Value
Upside
- The scheduleNone of his next four opponents is a top-10 matchup for WRs.Wk 5 MIN, 22ndWk 6 NYG, 15thWk 7 PIT, 19thWk 9 CLE, 12th
Risk
- RoleHe's WR2 on the depth chart.
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Kevin Austin Fantasy Outlook FAQ
What is Kevin Austin's fantasy outlook for the rest of the 2026 season?
Kevin Austin projects as a depth WR for deep leagues only for the rest of the 2026 season: waiver-wire material in 12-team PPR, 10-team PPR and half-PPR leagues. See his live rank in Redraft Command.
What is Kevin Austin's rest-of-season fantasy ranking?
Kevin Austin is the WR105 in PPR points per game through Week 4. That puts him in depth WR territory, waiver-wire material in 10-team PPR leagues.
What is Kevin Austin's projected role going forward?
Kevin Austin is WR2 on the depth chart, so a bigger role needs an injury or a change ahead of him.
Will Kevin Austin get more targets?
Kevin Austin's targets are holding steady: 0.0 a game over his last two games against 0.3 for the season. His share of the offense is what his fantasy value rides on.
What is Kevin Austin's fantasy football upside?
Kevin Austin's upside: his ceiling this season is 1.7 PPR points (Week 2, WR104).
How difficult is Kevin Austin's remaining fantasy schedule?
Difficult: of his next seven games, 0 come against a top-10 matchup for WRs and 3 against one of the stingiest defenses, by PPR points allowed to the position.
Latest Kevin Austin News & Updates
Fantasy-relevant news, game recaps and role changes
Latest update
Austin struggles vs. Atlanta
0.0 FPTS · WR124
Fantasy impact: Floor game0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
SC Takeaway
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 0.3 in his other games.
Season Timeline
Week 3Sep 27L 27–35 vs LV
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Austin struggles vs. Las Vegas
0.0 FPTS · WR129≈ season average
0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 0.3 in his other games.
Game logWeek 2Sep 20W 24–17 @ BAL
Fantasy impact: Positive. Solid
Austin struggles at Baltimore
1.7 FPTS · WR104↑ 1.3 above season average
1 REC · 7 YDS · 1 TGT
1 targets and a WR104 finish: a usable week.
Game logWeek 1Sep 13L 30–31 @ DET
Fantasy impact: Negative. Floor
Austin struggles at Detroit
0.0 FPTS · WR125≈ season average
0 REC · 0 YDS · 0 TGT
The volume dried up: 0 targets, down from 0.3 in his other games.
Game log
No updates of this type yet this season.
Saints Teammates News
Updates on Austin's quarterback and target competition.
- Tyler Shough: Produces two TDs in Week 2 win (opens in new tab)Tyler Shough, QB. 180 pass attempts this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Suiting up in Week 2 (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 48 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Questionable for Sunday (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 48 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Present for Friday's practice (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 48 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandNeutral
- Chris Olave: Exits Thursday's practice as precaution (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 48 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
- Chris Olave: Dealing with hamstring injury (opens in new tab)Chris Olave, WR. 48 targets this season. Via Dynasty CommandPositive
Around the Saints
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Kevin Austin News FAQ
What is the latest news on Kevin Austin?
The latest Austin update, from October 6: Austin struggles vs. Atlanta. Austin caught 0 of 0 targets for 0 yards in the 45–24 loss vs. Atlanta.
How does the latest Kevin Austin news affect his fantasy value?
Negatively: he scored 0.0 fantasy points, a WR124 finish, right at his 0.4 average. See the updated fantasy outlook.
Kevin Austin Bio
Kevin Austin is a wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, where he wears No. 81. Born March 30, 2000, he attended North Broward Prep and played college football at Notre Dame.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars in 2022. Since then, Austin joined the New Orleans Saints in 2024.
In 19 regular-season games since 2024, he has caught 25 passes for 298 yards and 1 touchdowns.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 5 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
New Orleans Saints Current team2024–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 10 of 19 games.
Jacksonville Jaguars2022–2023
Listed on the 2022–2023 roster; no regular-season stats recorded.
College: Notre Dame
Trades and Team Changes
- JoinedJoined the New Orleans Saints; his first game with them was Week 10.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
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About Kevin Austin: Bio FAQ
How old is Kevin Austin?
Kevin Austin is 26 years old. He was born on March 30, 2000. 2026 is his 5th NFL season.
How tall is Kevin Austin?
Kevin Austin is 6 feet 2 inches tall (6'2"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints.
How much does Kevin Austin weigh?
Kevin Austin weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the New Orleans Saints roster. He is listed at 6'2".
What number does Kevin Austin wear?
Kevin Austin wears number 81 for the New Orleans Saints. He plays wide receiver.
What position does Kevin Austin play?
Kevin Austin plays wide receiver for the New Orleans Saints, wearing number 81. 2026 is his 5th season in the NFL.
What team does Kevin Austin play for?
Kevin Austin plays for the New Orleans Saints as a wide receiver. He has been with the Saints since 2024.
Where did Kevin Austin go to college?
Kevin Austin played college football at Notre Dame, after attending North Broward Prep (FL).
Where is Kevin Austin from?
Kevin Austin went to high school in Florida, at North Broward Prep, before playing college football at Notre Dame.
When is Kevin Austin's birthday?
Kevin Austin's birthday is March 30. He was born on March 30, 2000 and is 26 years old.
How long has Kevin Austin been in the NFL?
2026 is Kevin Austin's 5th NFL season; he entered the league in 2022. View his career statistics.
What teams has Kevin Austin played for?
Kevin Austin has played for the Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints. View his career statistics.
What year did Kevin Austin enter the NFL?
Kevin Austin entered the NFL in 2022. 2026 is his 5th season.